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YU05 UEH

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

109,913 mi
Last recorded109,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UEH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,913 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 109,912 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside air bag security

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 106,920 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded but no disc face missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,760 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 101,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have play

nearside mirror missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have play

nearside mirror missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,040 miles

nearside mirror has been taped over

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside mirror has been taped over

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 83,702 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,950 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to bonnet and roof

Fail 26 Apr 2013 80,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,042 miles

Both front disc's in poor condition

Both front foglamps not working

Creak detected on the offside front suspension but not excessive movement was present on visible components

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front road wheel buckled but bead rim only slightly damaged

Offside front road wheel buckled but bead rim only slightly damaged

Offside rear road wheel buckled but bead rim only slightly damaged

Oil leak

Rear washer not working

SRS lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both front disc's in poor condition

Both front foglamps not working

Creak detected on the offside front suspension but not excessive movement was present on visible components

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front road wheel buckled but bead rim only slightly damaged

Offside front road wheel buckled but bead rim only slightly damaged

Offside front wiper in poor condition

Offside rear road wheel buckled but bead rim only slightly damaged

Oil leak

Rear washer not working

Rear wiper in poor condition

SRS lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SRS Light stays on

Fail 15 Mar 2010 54,907 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both side repeaters taped in place

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SRS Light stays on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,486 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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YU05 UEH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU05 UEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YU05 UEH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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